A 27-YEAR-old man from Takeley died following a road accident on the B183 just outside the village yesterday afternoon (Monday February 23). Giulio Mrronie, of Roseacres, was pronounced dead at the scene after his red Nissan Terrano, travelling towards Ha

A 27-YEAR-old man from Takeley died following a road accident on the B183 just outside the village yesterday afternoon (Monday February 23).

Giulio Mrronie, of Roseacres, was pronounced dead at the scene after his red Nissan Terrano, travelling towards Hatfield Broad Oak, was in collision with a yellow Leyland DAF tipper lorry going in the opposite direction shortly before 4.30pm.

The driver of the lorry was uninjured.

The road was closed for about six hours while police investigated the scene and recovered the vehicles.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Dunmow road policing unit on 01371 871116.